Connecticut · Ethnic

Best colleges for Ethnic in Connecticut

Ranked by graduate earnings

Yale University, Wesleyan University and University of Connecticut award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Connecticut: 37, 11 and 9 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Connecticut colleges offer Ethnic and award 69 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

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Institutions
7
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
69
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$32,624
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,025
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
73%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$77,750
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Yale University
New Haven Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,6243796%$27,025$13,107
2University of Connecticut
Storrs Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$39,343983%—$26,262

Colleges awarding the most Ethnic degrees in Connecticut

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Yale University
New Haven Private not-for-profit
37$32,624
2Wesleyan University
Middletown Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
3University of Connecticut
Storrs Public
9$39,343
4Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven Public
8Not reported
5Connecticut College
New London Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
6Trinity College
Hartford Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Connecticut colleges offering Ethnic
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Connecticut State Community CollegeNew BritainPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Connecticut

Jobs in Connecticut
280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,750
median $68,340
Best-paying metro
$84,070
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Related careers

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$111,350 avg · 310 jobs
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$77,750 avg · 280 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in Connecticut.

Which Connecticut colleges award the most Ethnic degrees?+

Yale University (37 graduates a year), Wesleyan University (11 graduates a year) and University of Connecticut (9 graduates a year) award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Connecticut, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Connecticut colleges offer Ethnic.

Which Ethnic program in Connecticut has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Yale University tops the list at $32,624. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Connecticut?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Connecticut is $77,750 (median $68,340), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Ethnic program?+

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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